Michael Kish

8.9

Tasty alone and refreshing with food, a bold and uncomplicated rioja. A burst of tart raspberries at first, not too sweet, fading to a juicy, lingering finish. The texture is medium-thin but with a creamy softness. Excellent value. — a month ago

Michael Kish

8.9

Wasn't expecting to enjoy this so much. Immediately after opening, it's bursting with sweet cherries and ripe plums, sweet but not in a cloying way. After resting and chilling a bit, the sweetness is toned down and balanced by tannic sour cherry skin and some savory grill char. Some stoney sharpness as well.
The color is deep dark red and the body is medium-light.
Doesn't have tons of depth or complexity but still highly enjoyable both alone and with food. Excellent value! — 4 years ago

Michael Kish

7.9

Very dark purple and opaque in the glass. Nose has tart fruit, some yeast, and a slightly harsh alcohol effect. Tastes of tart berries with a faint but off-putting balsamic vinegar note. Round and soft on the palate despite being light-to-medium bodied. Drinkable but with a few flaws that will keep me from buying again. — 4 years ago

Michael Kish

8.0

Very very sweet, like Welch's grape juice mixed with Communion wine. Has the color and consistency of cherry juice diluted 50%. There's some tangy bright acidity, and some of the classic nutty, raisiny quality of port. It's not bad, but there's much better in the same price range. — 3 years ago

Michael Kish

8.9

Very enjoyable, friendly and elegant wine for any time. Silky texture, slightly thin. Balanced acidity. Tart fresh cherries. An herbal note that becomes licorice-like in the aftertaste. Would buy again without hesitation. — 4 years ago

Michael Kish

8.9

First time trying a sherry aged wine and I enjoyed it. You can certainly taste the sherry sweetness. The main flavor note is raspberry jam. A bit of acidity and moderate tannins give structure. Medium-light body. A solid red at this price. — 4 years ago

Michael Kish

6.8

Didn't care for this at all. An unpleasant, dirt-like smell on the nose. The palate offers dark cherries but quickly fades to a sickening acidity. Usually I'll at least finish a bottle even if it's not my favorite, but I had to dump this one. — 3 years ago

Michael Kish

8.9

Aroma of violets and purple flowers. Medium body, almost creamy. Some rich leathery notes with bright acidity shining through. The finish evolves to liquorice. Decent on its own but complements food fantastically. Perhaps a bit overpriced at $24. — 4 years ago

Michael Kish

7.9

Aroma of tart blackberries, with a taste to match. Moderate tannins and light to medium body. Worth a try for anyone who likes big fruit, but a little more acidic than I like. — 4 years ago

Michael Kish

6.7

Pale pink, almost grey/beige, transparent. Thin and watery with a touch of tartness. Very bland. — 4 years ago